John Garamendi Congressman California’s Eighth Congressional District | Official Website
President Trump's recent executive orders on immigration have sparked concern and criticism. The orders aim to end birthright citizenship, pause refugee admissions, link local law enforcement with immigration authorities, and mobilize military presence at the border through a national emergency proclamation.
Rep. John Garamendi has expressed strong opposition to these measures, stating they represent "an alarming departure from the values that have long defined our country." He describes the actions as "reckless, unconstitutional, and a blatant abuse of presidential power."
Garamendi calls for Congress to address what he terms a broken immigration system by enacting bipartisan reform developed in the Senate last year. This proposal aimed to increase law enforcement and judicial capacity at the U.S. Southern border but was rejected by Republicans under Trump's direction.
The mobilization of U.S. troops to support deportation efforts is criticized by Garamendi as "a dangerous and inappropriate militarization of our civilian affairs," which he believes misuses resources and threatens democratic principles. He advocates for comprehensive immigration reform that aligns with fairness and humanity.
"It is time for leadership that unites, not divides," Garamendi asserts, urging a system that respects the dignity and rights of all people.
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